Travel ICU Registered Nurse
hace 9 días
Saint Louis
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in the ICU of a short-term acute care, Magnet and teaching hospital, • Patient population includes respiratory failure, ARDS, acute cardiac events, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, sepsis, pre- and post-op cardiac, thoracic, abdominal surgeries, neuro-medicine overflow, transplant, and end of life/organ donation cases, • Patient ratio is 1:2, • Uses advanced equipment including IV pumps, CRRT/dialysis, ventilators, BIPAP, hemodynamic and invasive monitoring, and defibrillator/crash cart, • Epic EMR experience required, • Night shift position (3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30) with every other weekend required, • No on-call requirements, • Floating within ICU service line expected, • Responsibilities include advanced ICU care for critically ill adults across a wide range of high-acuity diagnoses and post-surgical cases, • Team structure involves working alongside highly skilled ICU staff in a Level I Trauma Center, • Must wear navy scrubs per facility policy, • RTO is not permitted during the first week; no more than 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract, • Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler, • Assignments longer than 13 weeks are available, with 36 or 48 hour work weeks, • All standard travelers may not reside within 75 miles of the facility and may remain for up to 18 months with a required 3-month break afterward, • Pre-employment fit testing is required, and facial hair must allow for proper mask fit, • Basic security and parking arrangements are available through the facility, • Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments required as needed\n \n Requirements\n, • Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration, • Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required, • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, • Demonstrated proficiency in medical and surgical ICU skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ dysfunction, 12-lead EKG, CVP and Swan-Ganz monitoring, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, stroke management, BiPAP assistance, ABG interpretation, and advanced infection prevention, • Experience with Epic EMR required, • First-time travelers are not accepted, • Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.